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Biligirirangana hills – A wildlife haven |
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A picturesque landscape, scenic beauty and excitement in the wild, what more do you need? The BR hills have it all. Enjoy a holiday at this charming location.
The Biligiriranga Hills, commonly called B R Hills, is a hill range situated in south-eastern Karnataka between the Kavery and the Kapila rivers, at an elevation of 5,091 feet above sea level.
The hills are named "Biligiri", in local parlance, due to the white mist that covers these lofty hills, for a greater part of the year. |
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The range is a link between the eastern and western ghats due to the route taken by the river Kavery. The river as it flows from the south east at Kollegal, courses through the north and returns to its initial course, thus linking the two ranges.
Engulfed by the deciduous forest all around, there is enough opportunity to explore the wilderness. The forest is home to many species of wild animals like Gaurs, Chital, Sambhar, Bears, Elephants, Panthers and Tigers besides an exotic array of birds.
The hills offer an opportunity to blow your cares away and bask in the natural glory at its scenic locale in close communion with nature. |
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Places to see |
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Biligiriranganaswamy Temple:
The temple is situated on top of the highest peak in the range. The main deity is the lord Venkatesha or Ranganatha who is referred to as Biligiriranganaswami by the local tribe. |
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Himavad Gopalswamy Hills
Situated in the Western Ghats of Mysore district, Himavad Gopalaswamy Hiils a popular hill resort close to the BR hills. There a number of trekking routes in these hills to be enjoyed. |
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Rath Festival
Rath Yatra festival here is very popular at the Biligirirangaswamy temple. It is held every year during 'Vaishakhi' in the month of April. |
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The Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
This sanctuary spreads over an area of 525 sq km, at an altitude of 3375 feet. An unimaginable variety of birds and animals can be spotted here, which will delight nature lovers and wild life enthusiasts. There are safaris available to take you around the sanctuary. |
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The sanctuary is open throughout the year, but the best time to visit it, is between June and December. |
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How to Reach |
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By Air |
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The nearest airport is Bangalore |
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By Rail |
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The nearest railway station is Bangalore |
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By Road |
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BR hills is 90 kms from Mysore and 220 Kms from Bangalore. |
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Milestones at the BR hills are painted in yellow and green because the elephants in this region get so annoyed with white milestones that they fling them around. |
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